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Neuropathy: Does your pain increase when the weather changes?

Posted by bvw @bvw, Sep 24, 2022

I have neuropathy in both of my feet. This is probably a strange question, but has anyone else noticed that their pain increase when the weather changes? I live in Florida and we are having storms coming in and I really think just as the storm is about to hit, my feet ramp up.

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dckuke | @dckuke | Oct 15, 2022
In reply to @pacodennis "I live in Missouri and it is getting colder each day. I find that my pain..." + (show)
@pacodennis

I live in Missouri and it is getting colder each day. I find that my pain level stays higher now from about 4 to 5/6. I have only had PN for about 4 months so I am new to this. I feel like it something we should know if it effects those with PN. Also I am sleeping less and I really don't know why. I am now able to sleep 4 hours at night. Naps in the day raise my pain level for hours after 1 hour of "sleep". Any suggestions on sleeping more at night would be appreciated also.

Thanks!

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Because of numb feet and poor balance, I must often take OTC Meclizine—it has the side effect of causing drowsiness.

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Chuck406 | @chuck406 | Oct 15, 2022
In reply to @dbeshears1 "I am extremely sensitive to cold, whether it’s from the seasons or inside temperatures. I had..." + (show)
@dbeshears1

I am extremely sensitive to cold, whether it’s from the seasons or inside temperatures. I had to check out of an ER once because the pain from the extreme air conditioning cold after waiting a few hours was worse than what I went there for. I have to really watch my car heat and air year round. So winter is definitely worse. I keep gloves in all jacket pockets, and a bag of socks, gloves, and scarf stay in my car so I have extra warmth when needed. Extreme heat is uncomfortable too, but I wouldn’t describe it as the intense, internal pain I get from feeling frigid. Gabapentin has helped me tolerate the cold and heat extremes better, but I try to avoid being exposed for too long, as it takes a while for my body to recover.

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I definitely understand how the cold affects limbs, nerves, muscles, etc. I find I try to find warmth and then once I have it try to keep it. If I can prevent the sudden temperature drops by regulating body temperature then life seems okay. It's when I can't control body temperature where deep pain is noticed and life seems to unravel which trickles into my mental state. I try to sleep more to brush the pain away but that doesn't always work either because being in a relaxed state now causes more pain. I think the winter presents challenges when it comes to staying warm. In the summer I'm good until about 85 degrees, anything more and it has the same effect as being cold.

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bendeb | @bendeb | Oct 15, 2022

I’ve noticed this, as well.

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jip499 | @jip499 | Oct 15, 2022
In reply to @bmc149zinc "Barometric pressure discovered all about this pressure living in South Florida due to migraines and chronic..." + (show)
@bmc149zinc

Barometric pressure discovered all about this pressure living in South Florida due to migraines and chronic pain. I prepare by having necessary meds for migraines available. Salonpass ointment and their lidocaine patches work well. I also have neuropathy in left lower leg. No pain yet. Hope this help.
Aging isn’t for sissies

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Lidocaine ointment is very helpful for neuropathy pain in my feet.

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